Enjoy Care Farming
an Alternative Way
Alternative, fun, supportive, caring environment to help young people access their potential.

Alternative learning in a fun, supportive, caring environment to help young people access their potential.

Activities
What is a care farm?

Peopleton Brook Care Farm is an Alternative Provider for young people with ASD, SEND, and SEMH. We are proud members of Social Farms & Gardens and have been recognized with the Green Care Quality Mark.

Our care farm offers a structured setting encompassing farming, equestrian care, small animal care, forestry, gardening, land management, and various workshops. Nestled within 18 acres of serene countryside, Peopleton Brook showcases the profound impact that nature can have in aiding those with mental health challenges, autism, social and communication difficulties, disabilities, and those seeking emotional support.

To cater to the diverse needs of young people, the farm provides a range of services. We facilitate both individual and group interactions, spanning a day to several years, all while emphasizing healing, mental well-being, and social care. At Peopleton Brook, we create avenues for social interaction, and purposeful work.

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Our Activities

Equestrian & Large Animal Care

Click on me to find out more about the fun activities and say hello to some of our horses, goats, alpacas and pigs.

Equestrian & Large Animal Learning

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Small Animal Care

Want to meet some of our Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Guinea pigs and other small animals? Click here and meet the team.

Small Animal Learning

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The Workshop

Enjoy creating and making cool products and repairing things? Click on here and see the activities and great work the students have created.

The Workshop

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Forestry

How to you like the big outdoors? Look at some of the forestry activities we have to offer.

Forestry

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Gardening & Landcare

Would you like to learn to grow your own fruit and veg or learn how to manage farmland? Find out more here on what we can offer.

Gardening & Landcare

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Location

Our 18-acre farm is based in the beautiful countryside of Old Sodbury, Bristol (BS37). Easily Commutable for the Bristol and surrounding areas. Just a 10-minute drive from Junction 18 of the M4, a 5 minutes drive off of the A432, makes our quiet countryside location easy to access.

Contact

Safe Guarding
& Placement

Safeguarding is of the upmost importance to us at Peopleton Brook Care Farm. We want to create a safe space for all young people to achieve. Staff are DBS checked, we have trained safeguarding and designated safeguarding staff, as well ELSA trained staff.

Alternative Learning Placements can come via several funded routes . For more information, please click on the link.

Safeguarding
Placement
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Celebration Stories

We were recommended Peopleton Farm by a colleague. The application and all documentation came quickly and efficiently. We were able to visit and were welcomed to the ‘family’. The family feel runs through the whole farm, everyone is made to feel special and the team take time to find out about the children in their care. Children are encouraged to be part of a team, be respectful and are listened to. The skills they learn are essential life skills and being able to learn them in a calm, safe space where it’s ok if it doesn’t go to plan. The staff are amazing-calm, consistent and kind. They genuinely want to help make a difference to our young people.
School
I have been coming to the farm for five years now and have really enjoyed visiting. In this time I have made lots of new friends.
I’ve enjoyed learning all about the animals especially the horses. I have also made lots of products out of wood in the workshop. I like helping my friends in the workshop. I have had the chance to try lots of new activities at the farm and have enjoyed learning what a farmer does.student
I’ve enjoyed learning all about the animals especially the horses. I have also made lots of products out of wood in the workshop. I like helping my friends in the workshop. I have had the chance to try lots of new activities at the farm and have enjoyed learning what a farmer does.
Peopleton Farm offers a unique environment for children and young adults with learning difficulties who need an alternative form of education, training and skills. My Son has been at Peopleton for 3 years and enjoys caring for all the animals and learning new skills. He has made good friends and developed confidence in many areas, but most importantly the farm has given him a focus and purpose. Thank you to all the wonderful staff who support and encourage him each day.
All that my daughter has been taught and the skills she has learnt from the farm are transferable to other aspects of her life. Therefore, I would highly recommend Peopleton Brook Farm and their excellent staff Team.Parent
All that my daughter has been taught and the skills she has learnt from the farm are transferable to other aspects of her life. Therefore, I would highly recommend Peopleton Brook Farm and their excellent staff Team.
I am 15 years old I have been coming to the farm for 2 years. Coming to the farm has helped me with my mental health and controlling my emotions and temper.
I really enjoy coming to the farm, my favourite thing is the horses, especially Big Dory. The staff have understood me and taught me how to cope better in a learning environment.student
I really enjoy coming to the farm, my favourite thing is the horses, especially Big Dory. The staff have understood me and taught me how to cope better in a learning environment.
Peopleton Brook Care farm has been a blessing for our family. Our daughter could not cope being in a classroom all day even in specialised provision. For the first time in her education, she wanted to attend every time. No stress and arguments which was quite a revelation. The confidence, commitment, independence, and dedication which our daughter has achieved has been such a welcome progression in her otherwise limited scope for improvements. The staff are keen to assist with issues she is experiencing and are more relaxed about the ever-changing moods which our daughter displays. Practical hands-on tasks caring for the horses seems to be very therapeutic and she has grown in all aspects. Thank you all at Peopleton!
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We were recommended PeopletonFarm by a colleague. The application and all documentation came quickly and efficiently. We were able to visit and were welcomed to the ‘family’. The family feel runsthrough the whole farm, everyone is made to feel special and the team take time to find out about the children in their care. Children are encouraged to be part of a team, be respectful and are listened to. The skills they learn are essential life skills and being able to learn them in a calm, safe space where it’s ok if it doesn’t go to plan. The staff are amazing-calm, consistent and kind. They genuinely want to help make a difference to our young people.
School
I have been coming to the farm for five years now and have really enjoyed visiting. In this time I have made lots of new friends.
I’ve enjoyed learning all about the animals especially the horses. I have also made lots of products out of wood in the workshop. I like helping my friends in the workshop. I have had the chance to try lots of new activities at the farm and have enjoyed learning what a farmer does.Student
I’ve enjoyed learning all about the animals especially the horses. I have also made lots of products out of wood in the workshop. I like helping my friends in the workshop. I have had the chance to try lots of new activities at the farm and have enjoyed learning what a farmer does.
My daughter has thrived since joining Peopleton Brook Farm in 2016.The Team have not only been able to support Jasmine to achieve certificates in Animal Care but, have taught her practical skills to undertake tasks at the farm and to work safely with the wide range of animals. The farm has also provided my daughter an opportunity to be able to socialise with likeminded peers, something that is so important to her. Most importantly, they have managed to sensitively support Jasmine when she has questioned her own ability , allowing her self-confidence and self-esteem to flourish.
All that my daughter has been taught and the skills she has learnt from the farm are transferable to other aspects of her life. Therefore, I would highly recommend Peopleton Brook Farm and their excellent staff Team.Parent
All that my daughter has been taught and the skills she has learnt from the farm are transferable to other aspects of her life. Therefore, I would highly recommend Peopleton Brook Farm and their excellent staff Team.
I am 15 years old I have been coming to the farm for 2 years. Coming to the farm has helped me with my mental health and controlling my emotions and temper.
I really enjoy coming to the farm, my favourite thing is the horses, especially Big Dory. The staff have understood me and taught me how to cope better in a learning environment.Student
I really enjoy coming to the farm, my favourite thing is the horses, especially Big Dory. The staff have understood me and taught me how to cope better in a learning environment.
Peopleton Brook Care farm has been a blessing for our family.Our daughter could not cope being in a classroom all day even in specialised provision.For the first time in her education, she wanted to attend every time. No stress and arguments which was quite a revelation.The confidence, commitment, independence, and dedication which our daughter has achieved has been such a welcome progression in her otherwise limited scope for improvements.The staff are keen to assist with issues she is experiencing and are more relaxed about the ever-changing moods which our daughter displays.Practical hands-on tasks caring for the horses seems to be very therapeutic and she has grown in all aspects. Thank you all at Peopleton!
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